SmartThings Support

GE Link LED Bulb

Smart light bulbs: undeniably a bright idea! The GE Link light bulb is a dimmable LED bulb that you can control and monitor from the SmartThings app. When receiving power, this bulb will also act as a signal repeater to extend the range of your ZigBee mesh network.

Note: The GE Link light bulb is NOT officially compatible with SmartThings yet, but you should be able to get this bulb working by following the steps below.

To connect the GE Link LED Bulb with the SmartThings Hub

First, install the bulb in a light socket, with the light switch turned OFF.

Then, in the SmartThings mobile app:

Tap My Home

Under Things, tap Add a Thing at the bottom of your Things list

The app will say Looking for devices…

While the Hub searches, turn ON the bulb

Wait up to 2 minutes for the device to be discovered

When the device is discovered, it will be listed at the top of the screen

Tap the device to rename it and tap Done

When finished, tap Save

Tap Ok to confirm

To reset the GE Link LED Bulb

If the GE Link LED Bulb was not discovered, you may need to reset the device before it can successfully connect with the SmartThings Hub. To do this: